Creative Work Database

Listing of creative work related to Singapore.

Our new Creative Work database is a repository for literary and dramatic works related to Singapore which are written by FASS Faculty and Students, past and present. The contents of this work-in-progress call on the theories and techniques taught and researched at FASS. Some of the creative work links to a sample of the original text. Research is also ongoing and the database will grow as we continue to update it. Items with the symbol “i” indicate that an abstract is available.

To search more effectively, please use the MLA or APA citation style which uses the author’s last name and initials.

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This essay is an account of the history of Asas '50. It talks about the beginning of the organisation, the challenges they have encountered, the motivations that drive the organisation and the activities they have participated in, and their hope to continue to elevate the status of the Malay language and literature in Singapore.

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This essay illustrates the evolution and growth of Malay fiction in Singapore. It chronicles the works of Malay fiction from different periods in Singapore. Also, it notes the various types of fiction as well as some of the authors. In addition, a description of the works created by these authors is provided.

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Signs forbidding people to engage in certain activities are a common sight in Singapore. It is believed that they are necessary. They serve as a reminder to watch our actions and behaviour. Until there comes a time when the people are completely aware of their surroundings and the signs are no longer a necessity that the country could be considered truly developed and civilised.

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This article first appeared in a column in 'Berita Minggu' in 1999. It discusses the matter of education within the Malay community in Singapore. Before WWII, schooling was not compulsory in Singapore. Thus, parents did not give serious attention to education. As time passes, they have come to realise the importance of education and moving forward.

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This article argues that since English has become the official language of Singapore, the usage of Malay has deteriorated. The new generation does not have a firm grasp of the language and Masuri was afraid that one day the language will be lost, and stated that one must not think that language can just be inherited. It is his hope that this matter does not persist in Singapore.

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This column, written in 1999, argues that versatility is important for the Malay community in Singapore as they step into the new millennium. Doing what one can only do is not enough. Besides being versatile, one has to continuously pursue knowledge in order to strengthen his or her determination to succeed. With this, perhaps the Malay community could further contribute to the Singaporean society.

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As the title suggests, one should not be rich materially, but poor in character. Singapore has become a developed and successful country economically. However, Masuri thought that the country and her people are not developed in every sense. He encouraged people to develop good character, that is to be less selfish and care more about others . This, he believed, would make the achievements and development of the country more meaningful.

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This essay details the Malay poems produced in different periods from the early periods of pre-war to the 21st century. It shows the evolution and development of Malay poetry in Singapore. Besides that, it discusses some of the characteristics of the poems created and the poets who produced them in those different eras.